IDX-OM-J034-F

Initial issue: March, 2006

6th edition: November, 2016

PRODUCT NAME

Refrigerated Air Dryer

MODEL / Series
IDF22E-20 IDF22E-30
IDF37E-20 IDF37E-30
IDF55E-30 IDF75E-30

Please read this manual prior of using the air dryer. Keep the manual readily available for
reference.

© 2016 SMC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved.

To Customers

Thanks for purchasing SMC Refrigerated Air Dryer.

This opertion manual must be read and understood throughoutly before handling. It provides all essential
information for maximizing product operating efficiency, as well as, for safe and longer life span operation.

For safety operation of SMC Refrigerated Air Dryer, read thoroughly and follow stated safety instructions, as well
*1 *2
as regulation stated within ISO 4414 & JIS B 8370 .
*1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power – Recommendations for the application of equipment to transmission
and control systems.
*2) JIS B 8370: Pneumatic fluid power – General rules relating to systems

This manual explains about installation and operation of the product. Only those who have thorough
understanding of the fundamental operating procedure or have basic knowledge and skills of handling industrial
product for the installation and operation of the product are qualified to perform installation and operation.

The contents of the operation manual and the other documents attached to the product cannot become a part of
the contract clause or cannot change and modify existing agreements, promises, and relationship.

Any statements contained in the operation manual cannot be newly guaranteed and modify existing guarantee
certificate.

You are not allowed to copy any part of this operation manual for usage of third person without informing it to us
beforehand.

Caution: Please understand that the contents of this operation manual are subject to
changed without previous notice.
Air Dryer Table of Contents

Table of Contents
To Customers
Chapter i Safety Instructions
i-1 Warning: Before Using Air Dryer .......................................................................... i - 1
i-1-1 Meanings of signs: Caution, Warning, Danger .......................................................... i - 1
i-2 Danger Classifications / Position of Danger warning label ............................ i - 3
i-2-1 Danger Classifications ............................................................................................. i - 3
i-2-2 Danger of Electricity ................................................................................................. i - 4
i-2-3 Danger of high Heat ................................................................................................. i - 4
i-2-4 Danger of Rotor ....................................................................................................... i - 4
i-2-5 Danger of Compressed Air Circuit ........................................................................... i - 4
i-2-6 Positions of Danger Warning Label .......................................................................... i - 5
i-2-7 Danger of Refrigerant............................................................................................... i - 6
i-2-8 Cautions about Usage.............................................................................................. i - 7
i-2-9 Other Label .............................................................................................................. i - 7
i-3 Disposal .....................................................................................................................i – 8
i-4 Limited warranty and Disclaimer / Compliance Requirements ......................i – 9
Chapter 1 Parts Name and Functions
1-1 Parts Names and Functions.................................................................................. 1 - 1
Chapter 2 Transportation / Installation
2-1 Transportation.......................................................................................................... 2 - 1
2-2 Installation ................................................................................................................ 2 - 2
2-2-1 Location .................................................................................................................. 2 - 2
2-2-2 Anchorage .............................................................................................................. 2 - 2
2-2-3 Air piping................................................................................................................. 2 - 3
2-2-4 Drain Tube .............................................................................................................. 2 - 3
2-2-5 Electric wiring.......................................................................................................... 2 - 4
2-3 Cautions about reinstallation ............................................................................... 2 - 5
Chapter 3 Operation / Shutdown
3-1 Check points before operation ............................................................................. 3 - 1
3-2 Operation .................................................................................................................. 3 - 1
3-3 Shutdown .................................................................................................................. 3 - 2
3-4 Cautions about restart ........................................................................................... 3 - 2
3-5 Check points before restart .................................................................................. 3 - 2
3-6 Precautions for long-term non-operation ..................................................... 3 - 2
Chapter 4 Maintenance
4-1 Daily inspection ....................................................................................................... 4 - 1
4-2 Periodical maintenance ......................................................................................... 4 - 1
4-2-1 Cleaning of ventilation grille (suction grille).................................................................. 4 - 1
4-2-2 Service parts .............................................................................................................. 4 - 1
4-2-3 Cleaning of the case assembly ................................................................................... 4 - 1
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 5 - 1
5-1 Cause and countermeasure of errors................................................................. 5 - 1
5-2 How to reset the thermal relay and high pressure switch ............................. 5 - 2
Chapter 6. References
6-1 Specifications .......................................................................................................... 6 - 1
6-2 Refrigerant with GWP reference ......................................................................... 6 – 1
6-3 Dimensions............................................................................................................... 6 - 2
6-4 Electrical Circuit ...................................................................................................... 6 - 3
6-5 Compressed Air and Refrigerant Circuit / Operation Principles................... 6 - 4

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Air Dryer i Safety Instructions

ｉ Safety Instructions

Before use, read and comprehend important cautionary

notification well on this operattion manual.

i–1 Warning: Before Useing Air Dryer

In this chapter, the stated contents are especially about safety way to use the product. for customer.
An Air Dryer is installed on the downstream of the air compressor to remove moisture. We, manufacturer,
cannot take any responsibility if you use it for any other purpose.
An Air Dryer works with high voltage and has some parts that gets hot or rotates during operation. Ask vendor
if you need component replacement and servicing.
Not only people handle the air dryer but every people who perform maintenance on or do works related to it
should read safety instructions on this operation manual before handling.
This operation manual is not a general safety manual which is practiced by safety training representatives.
People who handle this product or work around it need to take training to comprehand inherent risks of it and
master measures for safety.
It is usually responsible for super visor to follow the safety instructions, but each operator or maintemance
representative should do daily operations on their own head.
Operators and maintemance representatives should take the safety of working place and work environment
into account.
It is necessary to think of the safety of working place and work environment for each task
Take enough safety training before the operation training. It is very dangerous to do operation training without
any safety training. Operation training must be paid attention to its safety.
Reset the protective circuit referring to “5-2 How to reset the thermal relay and high pressure switch”.

i – 1 – 1 Meaning of Signs: Caution, Warning, Danger

These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situation and/or product damage.
These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard by signs “Caution”, “Warning” or
“Danger”. Contents with these signs state about important instructions concerning safety.
Confirm where those signs are, and read and comprehend notices and cautionary notices well
before handling.

“Caution”, “Warning” or “Danger” is the order of importance (Danger>Warning>Caution).

Followings are the meanings of those signs.

Danger
Statements with the “Danger” sign explain about conditions in which there is a
possible result of serious injury or loss of life if someone handles wrongly during
operation or maintenance and did not follow the procedure to avoid danger.

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Warning
Statements with the “Danger” sign explain about possibilities that can result in
serious injury or loss of life if someone handle wrongly during operation or
maintenance and did not follow the procedure to avoid danger.

Caution
Statements with the “Danger” sign explain about possibilities that can result in injury
or product damage if someone handles wrongly during operation or maintenance and
did not follow the procedure to avoid danger.

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i–2 Danger Classifications / Position of Danger Warning Label

To protect operator’s sefety, we group danger into some types uniquely and attached labels indicating those types.
Comfirm the contents of the danger types and positions of the labels before operation.

Warning
No one but professionals should operate an air dryer.
Transportation, installation, and maintenance involve risks. These should be done by
someone who have enough knowledge and experience about this product and incidental
devices.
No one but our service personnel or qualified person should open the cover panel of this
product.

Warning
Should any problem occur, address it according to statements on this manual.
• Identify problems according to “Chapter 5 Troubleshooting.”
• Ask repair and maintenance.

Warning
The product should not be operated in the event of any problems.
When the product gets out of order, shutdown it immediatery, and contact our service
person or qualified person.

i−2−1 Danger Classifications

Specific danger classification of this product is as follows.

Danger of Electricity
Since this product runs at hign voltage, there is the danger of electric shock. So, we display
a symbol with indications, “Caution”, “Warning” or “Danger,” on the product and this
manual.

Danger of Heat
Since this product becomes hot while driving, there is the danger of burn injury. So, we
display a symbol with indications, “Caution”, “Warning” or “Danger,” on the product
and this manual.

Danger of Rotor
Since this product has parts that rotate while driving, there is the danger of catching your
fingers in or injury. So, we display a symbol with indications, “Caution”, “Warning” or
“Danger,” on the product and this manual.

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i – 2 – 2 Danger of Electricity
Inside of this product, there is power-supplying section with high voltage separated by the
cover panel. Do not operate the product without the cover panel.
No one but trained qualified person should operate or inspect in the power transmission
sections.

Warning
Read with caution and pay attention to the notations on danger warning labels.
Do not remove or rub danger warning labels.
Confirm the positions of danger warning labels.

i – 2 – 3 Danger of High Heat

Warning
Since this product has parts that become hot during operation, there is the danger of burn
injury resulting from contact with them. What is more, there is also the danger of burn injury due to
remaining heat after the power supply is cut. Therefore, wait until the temperature of hot parts become
o
50 C and below.

i – 2 – 4 Danger of Rotor
Warning
Since this product has parts that rotate during operation, there is the danger of burn injury
resulting from contact with them. Though sometimes those parts can temporarily stop the rotation,
they will rotate again, and so do not work with them while driving.

i–2–5 Danger of Compressed Air Circuit

Warning
Before replacing or cleaning parts, be sure to bleed compressed air remain inside of the
product untill the gauge indicates “0”. If you do not do this air-bleeding, there would be the
great danger of unexpected accident, such as shooting out of parts when they are being unscrewed.

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i–2–6 Positions of Danger Warning Label

Warning
Read with caution and pay attention to the notations of danger warning labels.
Do not remove or rub danger warning labels.
Confirm the positions of danger warning labels.

! WARNING 警告
1 Remove panels for maintenance only.
2 Never insert anything into product to ensure
safety.

! 3 Cut power prior to maintenance to prevent

electric shock.
4 Settle product to room temp.before main-
tenance toprevent burn or frostbite.
5 Ensure zero air pressure before replacing parts.

1　点検以外はﾊﾟﾈﾙを取り外さないこと。
2　回転物があるので指、棒状の物を差し
込まないこと。
3　感電の恐れがあるので、点検の前には電源を
　　切ること。
4　火傷の恐れがあるので、点検の前には装置を
　　常温にすること。
5　部品交換の前には必ず、空気圧力を"0"に Front
　　すること。

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i–2–7 Danger of Refrigerant

Caution
This product uses Fluorocarbon (HFC) as a refrigerant.

This product is specified by “Class 1 Fluorocarbon Collection and Destruction Law in Japan.”
It is strictly forbitten to emit Fluorocarbon to the atmosphere. Before you repair this product,
you should collect the refrigerant with “Refrigerant collector.” Then, ask a destruction agency
to dispose of collected refrigerant. No one but someone have enough knowledge and
experience about the product and incidental device should do the collection of the refrigerant.
No one but service person or qualified person should remove the cover panel of the product.

The quantity and the sort of the Fluorocarbon are mentioned on the specification label that are
explained on Page i – 8.

Front

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i – 2 – 8 Cautions about Usage

Warning
Read with caution and pay attention to the notations on danger warning labels.
Do not remove or rub danger warning labels.
Cimfirm the positions of danger warning labels.

! CAUTION 注 意
1 Read manual before operation.
2 Ensure vantilation and maintenance
space.
3 Keep water away from the product.
4 Secure In / Out connector with spanner
during piping.
5 Wait 3 minutes before restart.
6 Ensure Running Condition / Evaporating
Tem p. in green zone.

1　ご 使 用 前 に 必 ず 取 扱 説 明 書 を 読 ん で くださ い 。
2　通 風 、 メ ン テ ナ ン ス ス ペ ー ス を 確 保 して
くだ さ い 。
3　雨 や 水 滴 が か か ら な い よ う に して くだ さ い 。
4　ＩＮ ／ Ｏ Ｕ Ｔ ポ ー トを ス パ ナ で固 定 して
配 管 して くだ さ い 。
5　再 起 動 は 運 転 停 止 ３ 分 後 に 行 っ て くだ さ い 。
6　Ｒ Ｕ Ｎ Ｎ ＩＮ Ｇ 　 Ｃ ＯＮ Ｄ ＩＴ ＩＯ Ｎ ・蒸 発 温 度 計 は
　 　 グ リ ー ン 帯 で 使 用 し て くだ さ い 。
Front

i – 2 – 9 Other Label
Comfirm the model, contents of specifications on the label.

Specification Label

Front

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i–3 Disposal

When you dispose of the product, you shoud collect the refrigerant and the refrigerat oil enclosed in the
refrigerant circuit.

Caurion
A sort of Fluorocarbon (HFC) is used for this product as refrigerant.

This product is specified by “Class1 Fluorocarbon Collection Destruction Law in Japan.”

It is strictly forbitten by the law to emit the refrigerant to the atmosphere. Before you repair
this product, you should collect the refrigirant with “Refrigerant collector.” Then, ask a
destruction agency to dispose of collected refrigerant.

No one but someone have ebough knowledge and experience about the product and
incidental devices should do the collection of the refrigerant.
No one but service person or qualified person shoud remove the cover panel of the product.
The quantity and the sort of the Fluorocarbon are printed on the specification label.

Caution
Dispose of the refrigerant and refrigerant oil according to the bylaw or regulation of local
government.

Do not dispose of refrigerant oil together with domestic garbage. And do not burn it in
unauthorized incinerators.

No one but someone have enough knowledge and experience about the product and
incidental devices should do the collection of the refrigerant oil.
No one but service person or qualified person shoud remove the cover panel of the product.

If there are something not clear, please contact our service office.

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i–4 Limited warranty and Disclaimer / Compliance Requirements

The product used subject to the following “Limited warranty and Disclaimer“ and “Compliance Requirements.
Read and accept them before using the product.

Limited warranty and Disclaimer

1. The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service or 1.5 years after the product is delivered.
Also, the product may have specified durability, running distance or replacement parts. Please consult
your nearest sales branch.
2. For any failure or damage reported within the warranty period which is clearly our responsibility, a
replacement product or necessary parts will be provided.
This limited warranty applies only to our product independently, and not to any other damage incurred
due to the failure of the product.
3. Prior to using SMC products, please read and understand the warranty terms and disclaimers noted in
the specified catalog for the particular products.

Compliance Requirements

1. The use of SMC products with production equipment for the manufacture of weapons of mass
destruction (WMD) or other weapon is strictly prohibited.
2. The exports of SMC products or technology from one country to another are govemed by the relevant
security laws and regulation of the countries involved in the transaction. Prior to the shipment of a SMC
product of a SMC product to another country, assure that all local rules goveming that export are known
and followed.

Caution
The Product is provided use in manufacturing industries.
The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries.
If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange
specifications or a contact if necessary.
If anything is unclear, contact your nearest sales branch.

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 Air Dryer 1 Name and Functions Parts

１ Parts Name and Functions

1-1 Parts Name and Functions

・IDF22E to 75E
Compressed Air (OUT)
Switch with Lamp Compressed Air (IN)
(ON/OFF Switch)
The lamp is continuously ON
during normal operation. Use it
for ON/OFF operations.
Right Side Ventilation
Grille (Outlet)
Evaporation
Waste heat will be exhausted
thermometer
as hot air by the fan motor. Do
(EVAPORATING TEMP)
not block with wall and so on.
Indicates the temperature
of refrigerant of Ball Valve
low-pressure side.
During normal driving, it Auto Drain
indicates in the green Check if drained
zone. correctly once a day.

High pressure switch

Thermal relay
(Only for IDF55E and IDF75E)
(The thermal relay is
(The high pressure switch is
placed at the inside of
placed at the inside of a front
a front panel.) Refer to
Drain Tube panel.) Refer to page 5-2 to reset
page 5-2 to reset the
Front Discharges drain. the high pressure switch.
thermal relay.

Front panel mounting screw

It can be found at left side and front side for the IDF55E, which
has one screw for right and left each (6 pcs in total).

Terminal block
You can see the terminal block when you remove front panel. Connect the power
cablethrough the rubber grommet.
IDF22E-20, IDF37E-20 IDF22E-30, IDF37E-30, IDF55E-30,
(Single phase AC200V) IDF75E-30 (3 phase AC200V)

L N PE（ ） L1 L2 L3 PE（ ）

Customer Connection Side Customer Connection Side

Terminal Connecting Screw: M3 Terminal Connecting Screw: M3
Applied Pressure Terminal: 1.25-3 Applied Pressure Terminal: 1.25-3
(Width 6.5mm and below) (Width 6.5mm and below)

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Front

Fixing Screw for Front Panel

Another one is on the right side.

Rubber Grommet
Power cord outlet

Left Side Ventilation Grille (Inlet)

Breathe in cooling air from this grill.
Do not bung up with wall and so on.

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２ Transportation / Installation

Warning
Use the product in the right way. During Installation, operation, maintenance, and check,
you should be careful in keeping the safety of human body.

Caution
Transportation, installation, and maintenance including dangerous work must be done by
a personnel who has enough knowledge and experience about the product and the
sysytem.

2-1 Transportation
When you transport the product, you should follow these instructions below.
• You should uplift the product from the base surface with careful attention to prevent falling sideways and
drop.
• Do not bring the product lying sideways. If you lay it sideways, it will be broken.
• Do not hang up the product.
• Do not transport the product with any part such as an air filter mounted on the fittings at the air inlet or
outlet port of the product. If it is unavoidable to transport the product with such a part mounted, support
the part with a bracket to prevent the product from being affected by vibration during transportation.

Warning
Those instructions above must be followed because the product is so heavy that it carries
a great risk to transport.
IDF22E to 75E are 54 to 116kg or more. They must be transported by more than 4 person, a
forklift and so on of IDF22E and IDF37E. They must be transported by forklift of IDF55E
and IDF75E.

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2-2 Installation
2-2-1 Location
The product should not be used or stored in the circumstances as follows.
Those circumstances will cause not only malfunction but also failures.
• Environment where the product is • Locations where danger of thunder is
exposed to rainwater, moisture vapor, apparent.
salty water, oil and so on. • Locations by loading on vehicles,
• Locations where dust or particles are. marine vessels, and so on.
• Locations where inflammable or • Locations whose altitude is higher than
explosive gas are. 2,000 meters.
• Locations where corrosive gas, solvent, • Circumstances where strong vibration
combustible gas are. or impact are transmitted.
• Locations that receive direct sunlight or • Circumstances where too much force
where radiant heat is generated. and weight are put on the body of the
• Locations where ambient temperature product that causes it to deform.
is beyond following range: • Circumstances where enough spaces
o
On-stream: 2 to 40 C cannot be taken to do maintenance (in
o
Storage: 0 to 50 C (when there is no the plant where the product is
drain water inside of the piping) operated).
• Locations where temperature changes Spaces needed for maintenance
rapidly. Front : 600 mm
• Locations where strong Rear : 600 mm
• electromagnetic noise is generated Top : 600 mm
(locations where electromagnetic field, Right : 600 mm
strong magnetic field, surge is Left : 600 mm
generated) • Locations the ventilation grille of the
• Circumstances where static electricity product can be blocked.
is produced or discharged through the • Place where rejection style air of air
body of the product. compressor or other driers (hot wind) is
• Locations where strong high frequency inhaled.
wave is generated.

Warning
Do not use and store in environment having compressed air or ambinet atmosphere which
includes the following substances. It could result in failure of the product and damage of
components, which leads to injury.
- Corrosive gas, Organic solvent, Chemicals

2-2-2 Anchorage
• The air dryer should be installed on a vibration-free, stable, horizontal flat surface.
• Refer to “Chapter6 6-2 Dimensions” for the dimensions.
• Fix by bolts to prevent falling down. The bolts can be prepared separately as an accessory.
Model No. Name Quantity Applicable Model
IDF-AB500 Anchor bolt set 1(4pcs／1set） IDF22E,IDF37E,IDF55E,IDF75E

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2-2-3 Air piping

• Connection to the inlet and outlet of compressed air should be made removable by using union and so
on.
• Pressing the hexagonal fitting with screw wrench and so on, connect the air piping fittings to the body.
• When mounting any part such as an air filter on the fitting at the compressed air inlet or outlet port,
support the part to prevent excessive force from being applied to the product
• Be careful not to let the vibration of the air compressor transmit.
o
• If the temperature of compressed air on the inlet side is higher than 50 C, place an aftercooler after the
air compressor. Or, make the temperature of the place where the air compressor is installed lower than
o
50 C.
• Flash the piping sufficiently in order to avoid any foreign substances such as dust, sealing tape, liquid
gasket, etc. when piping before piping connection.Foreign substances in the piping can cause cooling
failure or drainage failure.
• Use pipes and fittings that have enough endurance against the operating pressure and temperature.
And connect it firmly to prevent air leakage.
• Provide bypass piping to make it possible to do maintenance without stopping the air compressor.

Compressed Air (OUT) Compressed Air (IN) We recommend the bypass piping sets that
we are selling separately as accessories.
Applicable
Valve (OUT) Valve (IN) Model No. Name Q.t
Model
Bypass
IDF-BP317 1 IDF22E
valve
Union Joint Union Joint Bypass
IDF-BP318 1 IDF37E
piping
sets IDF55E
IDF-BP325 1
IDF75E

2-2-4 Drain Tube

• A polyurethane tube of 10mm external diameter is attached to the drain tube. The outlet end of the tube
is released to atmosphere. And let drain flow through the tube into a scupper and so on.
• Using the pressure of the compressed air, drain will be discharged periodically. Fix the outlet end of the
tube so as not to swing during discharge.
• Prevent the drain tube from riser piping.
• Prevent the drain tube from being folded or flatted. Since the drain tube is coming from the bottom of the
body, be careful to avoid the body from stomping over the tube during installation.

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2-2-5 Electric Wiring

Warning
No one but qualified person should do the wiring work.
･Before wiring, you must cut the power off for safety. Do not work under any energized
conditions.
･Supply power from a stable place, which is free from the effect of surge.
･Ensure that a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter(GFCI) with appropriate capacity for earth
leakage and load is used in the power supply of the product to prevent electrical shock
and burnout of the compressor motor. See “6-1 List of specifications” for details.
･Supply power for the product should meet the specifications.
･The product should be grounded for safety.
･Do not connect the earth to a water pipe, a gas pipe, or a lightening rod.
･Do not plug too many leads into a single socket. That causes exothermic heat or fire.
･Do not convert the wiring to use.
･In European countries, a circuit breaker that meets the IEC standard should be used for
the supply power.

How to connect wiring

・Take off the front panel in front of the product and connect the power supply (AC200V) to the terminal base.
・Install a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter(GFCI) to the power supply (Prepare by yourself)
[Sensed current: 30mA and below, Rated current 10A (Rated current 15A for IDF75E)]

Specification of power cable

Prepare following power cable.
2
Power cable: 1.25mm (16AWG), External diameter: about 8 to 12mm
IDF22E-20, IDF37E-20(single phase power supply) …3 cores (including grounding)
IDF22E-30, IDF37E-30, IDF55E-30, IDF75E-30(3 phase power supply) …4 cores (including grounding)
Additional length of about 0.2m is needed to wire inside of the product.
Length of the power cable
The length of the power cable should extend less than 30m from the product.
Connecting to the power supply
Connect the power cable and the earth to the terminal block. M3 screw is used for the connection part. Make sure
to use round crimped terminal.
Applicable crimped terminal: 1.25-3 (Width: 6.5mm and below)

Wiring procedure
・Remove the front panel.
・Insert the cord through the rubber grommet and connect it to the terminal block (refer to the label on the terminal
block).
M3 screw tightening torque: 0.6 to 1Nm
During wiring work, do not touch other sections except terminal block.
・Attach the front panel as it were.

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2-3 Cautions about Reinstallation

Caution
No one but someone who has enough knowledge about the product and incidental
devices should reinstall in another place. And following instructions must be executed.

If you move the product and reinstall it into another place after some operations (including trial running), instructions
that are not only following ones but also all of those in the chapter 2 should be followed.

Disassembly of the power cable

Cut off the power source when you disassemble the power cable.

Warning
No one but qualified personnel should do the electric wiring.
Cut off the power supply for safety before the wiring. Do not work under energized
condition.

Disassembly of the air piping

Warning
No one but qualified personnel should do the air piping.
Separate the compressor from the product for safety before removing the iping. Do not
remove any piping when there is remaining compressed air pressure inside of it.
Remove the seal tape completely after detaching the piping. Remained tape will cause imperfect cooling
and failure by entering into the body of the product.

Residual compressed air pressure release procedure

• Even while the dryer is removed, only when compressed air is needed, open the bypass piping valve.
• Close the compressed air inlet and outlet valve.
• Make sure the ball valve located next to the auto drain opened.
• Open the auto drain residual pressure release valve to release air pressure inside the product. Refer to the
figure at right.

Case Assembly

The remainder depressure cock.

∗ It opens when turning in the direction of the
arrow of figure.

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３ Operation / Shutdown

Caution
No one but someone who has enough knowledge and experience about the product and
incidental devices should operate or shut down the product.

3-1 Check points before operation

Before a trial running, check following points.
• Installed Condition
By visual inspection check that the product is installed horizontally.
Make sure the product is fixed enough with anchor bolts.
Do not place heavy obstacles on the product and add unreasonable loading by piping and so on.
• Wiring Connections
Power cord, and the earth should be connected firmly.
• Drain Tube
Drain tube should be connected correctly.
• Air Piping
Make sure the piping for compressed air is connected correctly. Those valves of IN / Out side and bypass piping
of the product and of the bypass piping should be completely fasten.
• Ball valve
Make sure the ball valve located next to the auto drain opened.

3-2 Operation
Start operation according to the procedure below.
• Turn on the breaker of the main power supply. Then, turn on the illuminated switch.
• The lamp will light up. Few minutes later, the cooling fan will rotate and hot air will be exhausted from the
ventilation grille.
Place of the ventilation grille: Right Side Ventilation Grille
• Open the IN / Out side valve slowly. Make sure the bypass valve is completely closed. Make sure the bypass
valve is completely closed. Confirm there is no air leakage.
• Depending on the condition of compressed air or ambient temperature, the cooling fan sometimes alternates
between rotation and stop at the beginning. Then, the refrigerator will go into continuous run and the pointer of
the evaporation thermometer will indicate in the green zone. If the pointer of the evaporation thermometer
indicates higher than the green zone, refer to “Chapter5 Troubleshooting.”
• After a while from the start of flowing the compressed air, drain will be discharged from the drain tube
automatically.
• Keep the condition of continuous run to use.

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 Air Dryer 3 Operation / Shutdown

Caution
Avoid frequent On/Off operation, which can cause troubles.

The auto drain used for the product has a structre that closes the valve with air pressure higher
than 0.15MPa. Therefore, until the pressure increase, air will be emitted form the drain outlet at
the begining of opening the IN side valve. Keep in mind that sometime the pressure cannot
increase enough with air compressor that has low dischage flow rate.

3-3 Shutdown
• Turn off the illuminated switch.
• The lamp will go out and then, the operation will be stopped. Depending on the condition of operation, hot air
continues to be emitted from the ventilation grille by the cooling fan for a while after turning off the switch,
which is not an abnormality but a process for safety shutdown.

3-4 Cautions about restart

• One must wait for at least 3 minutes before restarting air dryer after it has been shut down. Failure to do this
may cause safety devices to trip due to over load.
If it is not possible to restart, refer to “Chapter 5 Troubleshooting.”

3-5 Check points before restart

Check following points before you start operation. If any abnormalities occur, immediately stop the operation. Turn off the
illuminated switch of the product and then the breaker to the power supply.
• There is no leakage of compressed air.
• Compressed air pressure, temperature, flow rate, and ambient temperature meet the specifications.
• Drain is being discharged from the drain tube.
• The pointer of evaporation thermometer is indicating in the green zone.
• There are no abnormal sound, vibration, or smelling.

3-6 Precautions for long-term non-operation

• If the product will not be operated for more than 24 hours, for example at the weekend, be sure to turn off the
ILS(switch with lamp) or power supply, for energy saving and safety. It is also recommended to release the
pressure inside the compressed air piping and this air dryer.

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Air Dryer 4 Maintenance

４ Maintenance
4-1 Daily Inspection
Check following points during usual operations. If you find some problems, immediately stop the operation and refer to
“Chapter 5 Troubleshooting” as soon as possible.
• There is no air leakage
• The running lamp is lighting during operation
• Drain is being discharged from drain tube
• The pointer of the evaporation thermometer indicates in the green zone when it is running with pressurized air
supply.
o
• The pointer of the evaporated thermometer indicates about 3 to 10 C lower than that of ambient temperature
when the product is suspended with no pressurized air supply.
• There is no abnormal sound or vibration coming up from the product.
• There are no abnormal smell or smoke coming up from the product.

4-2 Periodical Maintenance

4-2-1 Cleaning of ventilation grille (suction grille)
Clean dust and other foreign particles from the ventilation area with vacuum cleaner or air blow nozzle once a
month.

Caution
During air blowing, put on protective glass and mask to prevent dusts from coming
into throat or eyes.

4-2-2 Service parts

It is recommended to replace the following parts regularly. The interval values shown in this operation
manual depend on the operating conditions (ambient temperature, installation environment, etc.), so that
they are for reference.
• Table 1. List of parts to be replaced regularly
Description Tecommended replacement interval
Pressure switch One Million times
Fan motor 20,000 hours
Magnetic Contactor , Magnetic Switch (Note) One Million times

*Note）If it is mounted by option ”T” (With terminal block for power supply , run , alarm signal and remote
operation) or special order.

4-2-3 Cleaning of the case assembly

Remove the dust deposited in the auto drain case assembly every month. Use neutral detergent for cleaning. If the
degree of dirt is heavy and operating failure still continues even after cleaning, replace the product. Also, shorten
cleaning interval from the next time.

• Part No. of case assembly

Part No. Name Quantity Applicable Model

IDF22E, IDF37E
AD48 Case Assembly 1 IDF55E, IDF75E

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Air Dryer 4 Maintenance

Warning
・ Maintenance of the air dryer should only be carried out by someone with sufficient knowledge and
experience of air dryers and related equipment.
・ Before carrying out maintenance, the important warnings in this manual must be thoroughly read and
understood.

Danger
・ When replacing or cleaning parts of the air dryer, be sure to remove the compressed air pressure inside
the air dryer to “0”. Never remove the case assembly when the air dryer is operated or air pressure
remains inside. It is extremely dangerous if compressed air pressure remains inside the air dryer, as
parts may come flying off at speed when loosened, or other unexpected accidents.
・ This product has parts that become hot during operation and a power supply with high voltage applied.
There is a risk of burns due to heat or electrification by high voltage. Even when operation is shut down
after switching off the air dryer’s illuminated light, there are also charging lines. When working on the
charged sections, be sure to switch off the earth leakage breaker installed before starting work.
・ As some parts of the air dryer will remain hot, there is a risk of burns due to residual heat after the
power is switched off. So do not carry out replacement work until the temperature of these parts has
fallen to 50℃ or less. Wait for about 10 to 15 minutes as a guide.
・ When carrying out maintenance work on the auto drain strainer and auto drain, there is a risk of
touching the drain fluid during work. Please follow the safety procedure for operators specified by
customer.（Example: carry out work wearing safety glasses, apron and gloves to prevent discharged
fluid from touching the human body.）
・ Use neutral detergent solution to clean parts such as the auto drain strainer and auto drain. Never
use solvent such as thinner.
・ When removing the outer casing panel or case assembly of the auto drain, wear gloves to prevent
injuries.

How to clean and replace the case assembly.

When carrying out maintenance work on the auto drain and auto drain strainer, please
follow the steps below.

・ Turn off the illuminated ON/OFF switch.

・ Disconnect the earth leakage breaker at the power supply or unplug the power plug from the socket.
・ Fully close the IN/OUT valves. Only open the bypass when compressed air is required during work.
・ Only the point that is necessary for work please remove a decoration panel.

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Air Dryer 4 Maintenance

Ball valve Ball valve

Bleed valve

Bleed valve

Auto drain strainer

Lock button

Drain tube Turn to 45°

release bush O S （ right or left)

Drrain tube
Float assembly

・ Close the ball valve.

・ Open the bleed valve by turning it anticlockwise to release
air left in the product.
・ Remove the drain tube from the case assembly.
・ Hold the case assembly lightly and pull down the lock button with
thumb. Then, turn the case assembly to the left (or right) to 45°to
align the marks,
Release your thumb from the lock button and slowly pull down the
case assembly (vertically) to remove it.
・ Pour solution of neutral detergent into the case assembly and
shake it well to clean.
・ Check the case O-ring for damage such as scratches, twisting or Pull down the case
assembly slowly
foreign particles attached to it. Then, apply grease thinly and fit it
in the groove in the case assembly.
・ Fit the case assembly to the auto drain body. Turn it untill the lock
button clicks.
・ Try to turn the case assembly lightly and check that it does not “O”ring
turn. If it turns, start with fitting the case assembly to the body
again.
・ Close the bleed valve by turning it clockwise and fit the
drain tube as it was.
・ Open the ball valve.
・ If the case assembly is damaged or very dirty, replace it O
Case assembly
S

with a new one.

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 Air Dryer 5 Troubleshooting

５ Troubleshooting
5-1 Cause and countermeasure of errors
Should any problem occur, inspect the following table, and if the problem cannot be solved, shut off the power supply
and then contact one of our sales offices for further instructions.
Problem Probable Causes Remedy
Air dryer does not Power cord or plug is in loosening Perform proper connection on the power cord and plug.
operate and running state or completely pulling out.
lamp does not light Circuit breaker is OFF. Confirm whether the proper capacity of the circuit
on, even switch is breaker is used.
ON. It is not possible to restart the air dryer within 3
minutes after shutdown. Wait for 3 minutes before
restarting.
Resume the operation after resetting the circuit
breaker to ON. If the circuit breaker still trips to OFF,
failure of electrical insulation may have occurred.
Remove the power supply and contact one of our
agents for further instructions.
Connect the 3-phase power supply Replace 2 wires (R phase and T phase) among 3 each
incorrectly. (Applicable to products other.
using the 3-phase power supply.)
Running lamp Installation place is poorly Improve the ventilation system to lower the ambient
extinguishes and ventilated. Ambient temperature temperature.
compressor stops is too high. Reset the protective circuit referring to “5-2 How to reset
during operation but the thermal relay and high pressure switch”.
resumes normal The ventilation grilles are Install the air dryer more than 600mm away from the
operation obstructed by wall or clogged wall.
illuminating the with dust. Clean the ventilation grilles once a month.
lamp after a Reset the protective circuit referring to “5-2 How to reset
period of time. the thermal relay and high pressure switch”.
Temperature of the compressed Improve the ventilation system around air
air is too high. compressor or make ambient temperature around air
compressor low to lower the temperature of
discharge from compressor.
Reduce the temperature of the compressed air by
installing an additional after-cooler after air dryer.
Reset the protective circuit referring to “5-2 How to reset
the thermal relay and high pressure switch”.
The power supply voltage changes Install a power supply transformer and review the power
largely. supply to keep the voltage adequate value.
Allowable fluctuation of the power supply voltage is
+-/10% at max. of the rated voltage.
Reset the protective circuit referring to “5-2 How to reset
the thermal relay and high pressure switch”.
Evaporation Installation place is poorly Improve the ventilation system to lower the ambient
thermometer points ventilated. Ambient temperature temperature.
the value exceeding is too high.
a green range under The ventilation grilles are Install the air dryer more than 600mm away from the
the condition where obstructed by wall or clogged wall.
no hot wind blows out with dust. Clean the ventilation grilles once a month.
from the ventilation Temperature of the compressed ・Improve the ventilation system around air
port (exhaust port) at air is too high. compressor or make ambient temperature around air
right side face. compressor low to lower the temperature of
(Refrigerating discharge from compressor.
compressor stops Reduce the temperature of the compressed air by
with light on.) installing an additional after-cooler after air dryer.

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 Air Dryer 5 Troubleshooting

Evaporation Installation place is poorly Improve the ventilation system to lower the ambient
thermometer points the ventilated. Ambient temperature temperature.
value exceeding a is too high.
green range under the The ventilation grilles are Install the air dryer more than 600mm away from the
condition where no hot obstructed by wall or clogged wall.
wind blows out from the with dust. Clean the ventilation grilles once a month.
ventilation port (exhaust Temperature of the compressed Improve the ventilation system around air
port) at right side face. air is too high. compressor or make ambient temperature around air
compressor low to lower the temperature of
discharge from compressor.
Reduce the temperature of the compressed air by
installing an additional after-cooler after air dryer.
Moisture occurs Bypass valve of air dryer is not Close the valve completely.
downstream of the fully closed.
compressed air Drain is not discharged from auto Check if the drain pipe has been raisen up or bent.
lines. drain properly. Check auto drain.
Check auto drain strainer.
Confluence of piping with another Install air dryer on the line that does not have it.
unit without air dryer. Separate two lines not to converge.
Large pressure drop IN / OUT valve on the air dryer Open IN/OUT valve thoroughly.
side is not fully opened.
Filter that is installed separately Replace the filter element.
in compressed air line is clogged. (Follow the instruction manual of each individual
device.)

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 Air Dryer 5 Troubleshooting

5-2 How to reset the thermal relay and high pressure switch
If light goes off during operation and refrigerating compressor stops, the thermal relay or high pressure switch
(for only the IDF55E and IDF75E) to protect the refrigerating compressor starts operating and needs to be
reset manually. For the position of the thermal relay and high pressure switch, refer to page 1-1.
Remove causes to start the thermal relay or high pressure switch referring to “5-1 Cause and countermeasure
for errors”.

Danger
Be sure to turn off the switch with light of the body.

How to reset a thermal relay

1. Turn off the switch with lamp of the body.
2. Take off the front panel. The thermal relay as shown on
Reset
right figure can be found on the power supply terminal base.
button (Blue)
3. Confirm that a green indication does not appear at an 【IDF22E∼55E】
indication window of thermal relay.
If the green indication appears, there are other possible causes
and contact SMC with remaining the power supply on.
4. Press the blue reset button and confirm that the green Reset
indication comes to appear at the indication window. Indication button (Blue)
5. Put back the front panel. window 【IDF75E】
6. When the switch with lamp is turned on, the product will restart
Thermal relay
operation.

High pressure
How to reset a high pressure switch
switch bracket Rest button
1. Turn off the switch with lamp of the body.
2. Take off the front panel. The high pressure switch can (Red)
be found at upper right part of power supply terminal base. ＋

3. Press the red rest button.

＋ ＋
4. Put back the front panel.
5. When the switch with lamp is turned on, the product will ＋
restart operation.
High pressure switch

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Air Dryer 6 References

６ References
6-1 Specifications

Model
IDF22E-20 IDF22E-30 IDF37E-20 IDF37E-30 IDF55E-30 IDF75E-30
Specification
Air Flow Rate 50Hz 3.9 5.7 8.4 11.0
Rated Condition

m 3/min (ANR)(Note 1) 60Hz 4.3 6.1 9.8 12.4

Operating Pressure MPa 0.7
o
Inlet Air Temperature C 35 40
o
Ambient Temperature C 32
o
Pressurized Dew Point C 10
Working Fluid Compressed Air
Operating
Range

o
Inlet Air Temperature C 5 to 50
Inlet Air Pressure MPa 0.15 to1.0
o
Ambient Temperature C 2 to 40 (Relative Humidity of 85% or less)
Power source Phase Single Three Single Three
Specification

AC200(50Hz) / AC200,220(60Hz)
Electrical

(Note 4) Voltage V
Operating urrent(Note 2) A 4.3 / 4.7 3.3 / 3.5 4.3 / 4.7 3.3 / 3.5 5.0 / 5.4 7.2 / 8.1
Power consumption(Note 2) W 810 / 940 850 / 1070 810 / 940 850 / 1070 1300 / 1700 2000 / 2500
Circuit Breaker(Note 3) A 10 15
Condenser Air cooling
Refrigerant R407C (HFC)
Refrigerant Charge g 420±10 470±10 730±10 830±10 1000±10 720±10
Air IN/OUT Connection R1 R1･1/2 R2
Drain Connection mm 10
Panel: Urbanwhite 1
Coating Color
Base: Urbangray 2
Weight kg 54 62 100 116
Applicable Compressor(Standard) kW 22 37 55 75
3
Note1: The data for m /h (ANR) is referring to the conditions of 20°C, 1atm. pressure & relative humidity of 65%.
Note 2: The value is that of under specified condition.
Note 3: Install GFCI breaker with sensivity of 30mA.
Note 4: When short period power shortage (including instantly recovered shortage) is recovered, it may take a longer starting
period than usual starting or may not start due to the protective devices.

6-2 Refrigerant with GWP reference

Note1:This product is hermetically sealed and contains fluorinated greenhouse gases.

Note2:See specification table for refrigerant used in the product.

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 Air Dryer 6 References

6-3 Dimentions

IDF22E, IDF37E
AIR OUTLET AIR INLET
PORT SIZE PORT SIZE
A B
G E D

SWITCH
WITH LAMP
EVAPORATION
THERMOMETER
DRAFT
BALL VALVE F AIR OUTLET

VENTILATION VENTILATION
C

TERMINAL
BLOCK
DRAIN TUBE
(O.D.10)

(820)

L K
J

H N M
P
POWER SUPPLY ENTRY(φ17) 4-φ13
[OTHER SIDE]
measure：mm
Model Port size A B C D E F G H J K L M N P
IDF22E R1 775 600±1
290 623 (134) (405) (698) (93) 46 25 13 314 85 340
IDF37E R1 ･1/2 855 680±1

IDF55E, IDF75E

AIR OUTLET AIR INLET

A PORT SIZE PORT SIZE
B
G Q D
E

SWITCH
WITH LAMP DRAFT AIR OUTLET
EVAPORATION
THERMOMETER

BALL VALVE
TRMINAL
AUTO DRAIN
F

BLOCK
C

VENTILATION
VENTILATION

DRAIN TUBE
(O.D.10,
LENGTH:1m)
J

L K
P H N M
ELECTRICAL ENTRY 4-φ13
(WIREφ 9 ∼` 11)
[OPPOSITION]
measure：mm
Model Port size A B C D E F G H J K L M N P Q R
IDF55E 800 (868)
R2 470 855 (128) (455) (110) 36 50 13 500 75 700±1 526 (250) 519±5
IDF75E 900 (968)

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6-4 Electrical Circuit

IDF22E-20, IDF37E-20 IDF22E-30, IDF37E-30
(Single phase AC200V) (3 phase AC200V)
L N PE L1 L2 L3 PE
TB
TB

PRR

ILS

MC THR THR
MC

CM

THR CM
MC
C01
ILS
OLR

MC THS THR
θ PRR

C11
FM C11
PRS FM
PRS
P
P

IDF55E-30 (3 phase AC200V) IDF75E-30 (3 phase AC200V)

L1 L2 L3 PE
TB L1 L2 L3 PE
TB

PRR PRR

THR THR
MC MC1

CM CM

OLR

ILS ILS

THS PRS2 THR

MC
θ PRR PRS2 THR
MC1 THP
PRR
P
Ｐ
C11 MC2
FM1
PRS1 FM
MC2
PRS1
P
C12 Ｐ
FM2

SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION

CM COMPRESSOR MOTOR MC2 MAGNETIC CONTACTOR C01 CAPACUTOR FOR RUNNING COMPRESSOR MOTOR
OLR OVERLOAD RELAY ILS SWITCH WITH LAMP C11 CAPACUTOR FOR RUNNING FAN MOTOR
FM FAM MOTOR PRS PRESSURE SWITCH C12 CAPACUTOR FOR RUNNING FAN MOTOR
FM1 FAM MOTOR PRS1 PRESSURE SWITCH PRR PHASE REVERSAL RELAY
FM2 FAM MOTOR PRS2 HIGHT PRESSURE SWITCH THS THERMOSTAT
MC MAGNETIC CONTACTOR THR THERMAL RELAY THP THERMAL PROTECTOR
MC1 MAGNETIC CONTACTOR TB TERMINAL BLOCK - -

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6-5 Compressed Air and Refrigerant Circuit / Operation Principles

Drain

Compressed Air Circuit

Hot and humid air which has come in an air dryer firstly enters reheating part, exchanges its heat with dehumidified cold
air and becomes cooler. Then, it enters cooling part and gives its heat to cold fleon, which cools and dehumidifies
further, and separates its moisture. Finally, it exchanges its heat with hot and humid air which comes in the air dryer and
goes out from the air dryer as warm and dry air.

Refrigerant Circuit
The Fluorocarbon charged in the refrigerant circuit is compressed by the compressor and cooled by the condenser to
become liquid. Then, going through the capillary tube, it is decreased the pressure to reach a low temperature. Passing
through the cooler part, it draws heat from compressed air and intensely boils. Finally it is inhaled into the compressor
again. The capacity control valve opens to prevent dew drops from freezing when compressed air is cooled enough.

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